Vehicle recall 67V083000 · October 2, 1967

1966 GMC GMC

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Possibility that incorrect lower u- bolt brackets and/or upper u-bolt spacers made of manganese bronze instead of malleable iron were installed on the rear axle.these could break causing the rear axle to become disconnected from the vehicle and possibly result in loss of directional control and loss of braking action.(inspect and install correct bolts as required.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 67V083000
Reported to NHTSA: October 2, 1967
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: September 28, 1967
Vehicles potentially affected: 5,415
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Multiple axle

Recall 67V083000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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GMC GMC (1966): 1966

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